UFO Sightings in Bethesda, Maryland
11 documented UFO sightings in Bethesda, Maryland since 1996, peaking in 2016 (3 reports); most often described as fireball.
- Total sightings
- 11
- Span
- 1996–2020
- Peak year
- 2016 (3 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Fireball
1996–2020 · peak 2016 (3 reports)
Best documented case here
One strong report — not the whole list. Open it, then hop to related signals on the case page.
Bethesda, MD, USA
I was sitting by the window when suddenly there was a bright flash and a loud "BOOM." At first I was afraid NIH had been bombed.
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Bright flashes in Bethesda/Chevy Chase area
Bethesda · MD, USA
Four lighted objects in the sky, initially stacked on on top of the other, three of which moved into a V formation one trailing
Bethesda · MD, USA
There were 3 lights for a split second and I notify my older brother, who also saw it. ((anonymous report))
Bethesda · MD, USA
Circular green object, surrounded by white light and a bluish-white tail shot across the sky towards the treeline.
Bethesda · MD, USA
Four Fireball-like Objects Flying in Formation Over Washington, DC Area ((anonymous report))
Bethesda · MD, USA
Three comet-like, high-flying, no-noise aircraft over Washington, DC.
Bethesda · MD, USA
A flashing white light that darted about the sky with incredible agility.
Bethesda · MD, USA
Saucer flying low and fast over Betheda/Rockville area in broad daylight.
Bethesda · MD, USA
I saw a moving lighting object in the sky from 9th floor balcony in Bethesda Maryland. ((NUFORC Note: Advertising light?? PD))
Bethesda · MD, USA
Fed. empl. sees extremely bright "cylinder, or the side of something," hovering in sky. STREAKS off. Other fed. empls. observe.